Evie Irie’s ‘The Optimist’ Video Australia’s Evie Irie ranked as one of 2019’s breakout artists thanks to her well-received 5 Weeks In LA EP. Instead of resting on her laurels, the 17-year-old got straight back in the studio — with Greg Kurstin, no less. She now joins this week’s New Music Friday lineup with a […]
Glass Animals Announce New Album, Share 'Dreamland'
Glass Animals have announced the release of their third album. Titled Dreamland, the record will be out on July 10 via Republic Records. In advance of that, the group have shared the title track. The video for that song was self-shot by frontman Dave Bayley in his South London apartment during quarantine using just handwritten instructions and filming […]
New Video: Lil Baby “Emotionally Scared” | Rap Radar
Never scared. Lil Baby doesn’t hold back his emotions in his My Turn‘s new music video. As the words “Stay Home” light up behind him, the Atlanta rapper takes a moment to reflects on overcoming life’s struggles. In another backdrop, the Quality Control artist highlights his accomplishments while frolicking in a nature-like setting with a […]
Stream Drake's New Project 'Dark Lane Demo Tapes'
Drake has shared a new mixtape called Dark Lane Demo Tapes. It includes the recently-released hit “Toosie Slide” as well a couple of other songs he’s put out in the last few months, including “Oprah’s Bank Account,” “Desires,” “When To Say When,” and “Chicago Freestyle.” The project has features from Future, Young Thug, Playboi Carti, […]
Tony Allen, Afrobeat Drummer, Dies at 79
Tony Allen, the Afrobeat drummer who was known for working with Fela Kuti, has died. He was 79 years old. “We don’t know the exact cause of death. He was in great shape, it was quite sudden. I spoke to him at 1:00 pm (1100 GMT), then two hours later he was sick and taken […]
New Music: Eto Ft. Flee Lord & Grafh “No”
Those were the days. Eto picks up the momentum for The Beauty Of It. And before the project debuts in full on May 15, the Rochester, NY wordsmith trades pristine bars with Flee Lord and Grafh. Last Friday, Eto delivered his “Rusty Stainless” featuring Willie The Kid and Rome Streetz, produced by Statik Selektah.
Faouzia Soars On Uplifting New Single “Secrets”
Faouzia’s Emotional ‘The Road’ Faouzia’s breakout year continues with an uplifting new single called “Secrets.” The 19-year-old, who recently featured on the Arabic remix of Kelly Clarkson’s “I Dare You,” promises to lend a non-judgmental ear to someone in need on her latest bop. “Tell me all your secrets, tell me what I’m supposed to […]
Queen + Adam Lambert Share New Version of 'We Are the Champions' Dedicated to Frontline Workers
Queen + Adam Lambert have shared a new version of “We Are the Champions” — but with a twist. The group released “You Are the Champions” (see what they did there?) on Thursday afternoon, which they recorded in quarantine. Earlier this year, the band performed Queen’s landmark set from Live Aid at a show in […]
New Video: Jim Jones Ft. Fabolous & Marc Scibilia “Nothing Lasts” | Rap Radar
Winner takes all. It’s off to the races for Jim Jones in his El Capo‘s new music video featuring Fabolous and Marc Scibilia. Directed by himself and Shula The Don, Jomo and Loso race their Rolls Royces through the Big Apple for a few racks. Along with cameos from Dave East and others, the two […]
New Video: Kehlani “F&MU” | Rap Radar
Hold tight. It’s break up to make up on Kehlani’s latest offering off her It Was Good Until It Wasn’t on May 8. For her co-directed visual, Kehlani makes amends with her boyfriend with a tense love scene. She twerks in the kitchen in her man’s clothing, bares all betweens, and then joins him in […]